Large Chimney - How many coals?

[56MPG]

Prepping for my George's Birthday cook, have some time while the meat in in the brine, and always wondered how many coals fit in a large chimney on average. I used KBB, made sure there were no broken pieces, filled the chimney from a bag, shook the chimney for 5 seconds and added coals if needed. My self-imposed rule was that no coals could rise above the top lip. Did this multiple times - should have worn latex gloves.  The range was from 99 to 104 and I averaged out at 102. The more you know...

I have a small chimney, but I already washed my hands.

[Josh G]

i have heard before it's about 100 or 6lbs.  Never counted myself.  Good work 56!

[WNC]

"The more you know..."
Ha! I haven't heard that since those old P.S.A.'s they used to show on tv


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[w3ber]

"The more you know..." (This is what its all about)

Thanks for sharing 56MPH

[mhiszem]

I am pretty sure some of the America's test kitchen call out the amount of briquettes as well. From an ATK beer can chicken recipe: "Light a large chimney starter filled two-thirds with charcoal (4 quarts, or about 60 briquettes)" Did someone ever do this for a small chimney?


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[AZ Monsoon]

"The more you know..."
Ha! I haven't heard that since those old P.S.A.'s they used to show on tv


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